Bartender, Food & Beverage

Lyric™ at RidgeGate, a new eclectic community by Shea Homes® in South Metro Denver, Colorado, offers a vibrant setting with a fitness center, coffee house, signature restaurant, and facilities for swimming, lounging, and socializing.

Pay

$12.14 per hour + gratuities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans (eligible the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment for hourly team members working 30+ hours per week)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual at 120 hours per year for full-time team members
• 7 paid holidays annually for full-time team members
• Paid Sick Leave accrual for part-time team members (per state guidelines)
• 401(k) plan eligibility for team members 21+ after 30 days of service

About the Role

The Bartender prepares and serves beverages and food to guests at the bar, restaurant, or patio while upholding company standards. This role reports to the Food & Beverage Manager.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming atmosphere and provide excellent hospitality by answering guest questions about the resort and dining area
• Maintain superior food service and quality standards to meet or exceed guest expectations
• Greet and serve guests energetically, listen to beverage preferences, and make recommendations
• Verify customer identification to ensure legal drinking age
• Report potential safety issues or customer concerns to a supervisor
• Collaborate with staff at all levels to develop a shared vision and plan for Food & Beverage functions
• Handle incoming food and beverage phone calls
• Mix drinks, serve wine and beer, take orders from guests or waitstaff, prepare to-go orders, and replenish bar snacks
• Process cash and card transactions, ensure accurate charges, and provide correct change; balance the cash register
• Take inventory, order liquors and supplies, and manage quality within budget
• Maintain a clean work area, including washing glasses, equipment, and the bar area per safety procedures
• Oversee and assist with Food & Beverage functions (e.g., corporate parties, weddings)
• Prepare beverages, supplies, and bar setups for banquets and events
• Attend culinary exhibitions and educational seminars to stay current with industry developments
• Perform other assigned duties as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred
• One year of bartending experience, preferably in a resort facility
• Must meet state and federal minimum age requirements for serving alcohol
• Current Food Handlers Card and TIPS® Certification (Training for Intervention Procedures)
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate discounts and percentages)
• Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a productive, friendly work environment
• Strong communication skills to present information effectively to guests and team members
• Ability to provide professional and friendly direction to coworkers
• Comfortable reading and comprehending instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with continuous improvement expectations
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in an indoor restaurant setting but may also work on a patio or at outdoor events, with exposure to weather conditions and occasional native wildlife. Noise levels vary and can be loud.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to see, speak, and hear
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching throughout a work shift
• Frequent hand washing
• Must speak clearly and understand others, sometimes in noisy environments